At a Glance
Median Income
$66,350
$35,574 per capita
Home Value
$199,900
Zillow: $257,111
Median Rent
$974/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
1,701/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Normal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Normal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Normal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Normal residents earn a median household income of $66,350 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,574. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Normal is $199,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,111. Median rent is $974/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Normal reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,701/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
52.5% of adults in Normal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Normal has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population52,908
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density2,832/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,350
Per Capita$35,574
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,900
Rent$974
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$257,111
Housing Units21,954
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property1,701/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault156/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Normal was founded in 1865.
The median home in Normal was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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